The first Hoch-High Family Reunion was held in 1912 for descendants of several Hoch ancestors who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1717. Daniel K. High was the leader in this effort and was the first president of the group. Reunions have been held nearly every year since then. The reunion celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Hochs coming to America in 1917, as indicated in the banner photo above. The Hoch-High Family Association currently organizes the reunions, as well as supports historical research and cemetery maintenance. Several compilations of descendants have been published by the association (see the association products page). See the reunion page for information on this year's reunion.

Rudolph and Melchoir Hoch emmigrated from northern Switzerland in 1717 and came to America in search of religious freedom. Both were of the Mennonite faith.